ControlEdge™ RTU is a powerful, modular and scalable controller capable of all remote automation and control applications. In conjunction with Honeywell’s feature-rich SCADA products, it provides an integrated solution that solves complex remote automation requirements for distributed equipment. With Experion® SCADA, it helps users visualize what they need to know to simplify management of field assets and reduces configuration time by 80%. The RTU is now enhanced with native redundancy, expanded input/output (I/O) modules, and built-in wireless and
HART​ I/O. ControlEdge
RTU is your edge for improved management of distributed assets.​

What Is It?

What is it

With Honeywell’s ControlEdge RTU process controller, users will have an edge into realizing the best utilization of their distributed assets through efficient remote monitoring, diagnostic and asset management capabilities.

The RTU is designed to withstand harsh environments and for easy deployment at remote sites. It also allows remote maintenance, thereby reducing the need to travel to the field. This solution offers a unique combination of capabilities:

Operates in harsh environments with low power consumption – ideal for remote installation and operation on solar power

ControlEdge RTU offers flexible communication,
thereby allowing deployment in a wide variety of existing or new network types.
Two features that really differentiate RTUs from PLCs are communications
capability and with that, data logging and history backfill. Users can locally
store critical data during a communication outage or a period of very low
bandwidth, allowing recovery of data at a later time.​

What Problems Does It Solve?

Problem it solves

Honeywell’s RTU helps facilities effectively manage complex remote automation and control applications while converting data from complex automation systems into relevant, actionable information. This solution meets multi-well needs in the oil and gas field where additional I/O modules are required. The ControlEdge RTU reduces travel to the field, and reduces equipment monitoring and diagnostic time from hours to minutes.

This software “ControlEdge Firmware Checking and Upgrading Toolkit” is used to check the firmware information or upgrade/downgrade firmware of ControlEdge 900 hardware, including CPM, EPM and UIO and ControlEdge 2020 hardware, including CPM and Expansion IOM. And it’s applicable to the firmware versions of R110, R130, R140, R150 and R151.

Case Studies

For this heavy rare earth Browns Range Pilot Plant, developed by engineering, procurement and construction group Sinosteel, Honeywell was chosen to provide the control system, using its ControlEdge™ PLC and ControlEdge™ RTU hardware, as well as the control strategy configuration, HMI design and commissioning support.

Training & Support

Training and Support Overview

​Honeywell offers training to help in the effective and consistent planning of the Honeywell RTU2020. Participants will learn more about the basic concepts and strategies to be considered while implementing the system.